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by Maru Gonzalez (Author), Michael Kokozos (Author), Christy M. Byrd (Author)
Unleash the transformative power of storytelling to build belonging, ignite critical consciousness, and amplify students' voices. This dynamic book equips educators who work with middle and high school-aged youth to teach storytelling in their classrooms or community organizations
Author Biography
Maru Gonzalez, EdD, is an Associate Professor, University Faculty Scholar, and Youth Development Specialist in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. She serves as co-director of #PassTheMicYouth, a multimedia program aimed at amplifying youth voices and providing practitioners with research-based resources for teaching social impact storytelling.
Michael Kokozos, PhD, is an Associate Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to his role at Penn, he serves as a curriculum consultant for North Carolina State University and as an instructor for Global Online Academy. With over two decades of experience across K-12 and higher education, he is dedicated to fostering global citizenship, community engagement, and belonging.
Christy M. Byrd, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University who uses her research and outreach to help young people tell stories that raise awareness and inspire positive change in their communities.
